Job description
We are seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated Senior Design Manager to join our team in Toronto. (Hybrid 3 days in the office) This is a high-impact role within the Ontario Line / RSSOM project, one of the most significant transit expansions in North America.
This role must have a strong civil and building background to support a major rail infrastructure project in Ontario. Also, it will be focused on comprehensive design review and defect identification across whole-station packages, ensuring compliance with Ontario building codes and project standards. The successful candidate will focus on reviewing multidisciplinary designs, identifying deficiencies, and providing structured feedback to stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
As a Senior Design Manager, you will be the pivot point for design integrity and inter-agency coordination. Your core accountabilities include:
- Design Conformance: Conduct comprehensive reviews of station and guideway design packages (including reports, drawings, and models) to ensure 100% alignment with Project Agreement requirements and interface documents.
- Team Leadership: Manage and delegate review responsibilities across the project team, ensuring all technical disciplines are synchronized.
- Stakeholder Coordination: Partner with the Contracting Authority to develop, maintain, and prioritize a rigorous review schedule.
- Session Management: Lead and organize design review sessions using Bluebeam, managing distribution lists and collaborative mark-ups.
- Reporting & Insights: Brief Project Engineering and Interface Management on critical findings, maintain progress reports, and prepare formal Review Comments Sheets.
Candidate Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or related discipline
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in infrastructure, transit, or complex building projects
- Strong civil and building design background
- Demonstrated experience reviewing multidisciplinary station or transportation-hub designs
- Strong knowledge of Ontario Building Code (critical requirement)
- Experience interpreting BIM models in Autodesk ACC
- Proficiency with Bluebeam for design review and markups
- Strong written communication skills for technical review comments
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior experience working with civil partners on this specific project (asset, not mandatory)
- Rail or transit infrastructure experience
- International transportation-hub design experience (must demonstrate ability to apply Ontario code requirements)
- Experience with rail-system infrastructure and station-level integration
Expected Compensation Range:
50K-110K The final compensation offered will be determined based on the candidate’s level of experience, skills, and qualifications, in compliance with applicable pay transparency requirements.
Canadian Experience Requirement:
No Canadian work experience is required for this position. Candidates are encouraged to apply regardless of previous Canadian experience.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Disclosure:
No Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools are used in the screening, assessment, or selection of candidates for this position. All stages of the recruitment process are conducted by human recruiters and hiring managers.
Statement Regarding Job Vacancy:
This position is a Job creation, created to support ongoing project needs.
Recruitment Process & Feedback Timeline:
Candidates will receive feedback on their application within a maximum of 45 days from the date of application or from their most recent interview stage.
Why choose us
- An international community bringing together more than 110 different nationalities
- An environment where trust is central: 70% of our leaders started their careers at the entry level
- A strong training system with our internal Academy and more than 250 modules available
- A dynamic work environment that frequently comes together for internal events (afterworks, team buildings, etc.)
Amaris Consulting promotes equal opportunities. We are committed to bringing together people from diverse backgrounds and creating an inclusive work environment. In this regard, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of sex, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, beliefs, age, marital status, disability, or other characteristics.
Who are we?
Amaris Consulting is an independent technology consulting firm providing guidance and solutions to businesses. With more than 1000 clients across the globe, we have been rolling out solutions in major projects for over a decade – this is made possible by an international team of 7,600 people spread across 5 continents and more than 60 countries. Our solutions focus on four different Business Lines: Information System & Digital, Telecom, Life Sciences and Engineering. We’re focused on building and nurturing a top talent community where all our team members can achieve their full potential. Amaris is your steppingstone to cross rivers of change, meet challenges and achieve all your projects with success.At Amaris, we strive to provide our candidates with the best possible recruitment experience. We like to get to know our candidates, challenge them, and be able to give them proper feedback as quickly as possible. Here's what our recruitment process looks like:
Brief Call: Our process typically begins with a brief virtual/phone conversation to get to know you! The objective? Learn about you, understand your motivations, and make sure we have the right job for you!
Interviews (the average number of interviews is 3 - the number may vary depending on the level of seniority required for the position). During the interviews, you will meet people from our team: your line manager of course, but also other people related to your future role. We will talk in depth about you, your experience, and skills, but also about the position and what will be expected of you. Of course, you will also get to know Amaris: our culture, our roots, our teams, and your career opportunities!
Case study: Depending on the position, we may ask you to take a test. This could be a role play, a technical assessment, a problem-solving scenario, etc.
As you know, every person is different and so is every role in a company. That is why we have to adapt accordingly, and the process may differ slightly at times. However, please know that we always put ourselves in the candidate's shoes to ensure they have the best possible experience.
We look forward to meeting you!